- Enrollment
- 2,782
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bartlett, TN
Bon Lin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bon Lin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470015302161
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bon Lin Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 677
- students enrolled
Bon Lin Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Lin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bartlett, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Bon Lin Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 470015302161 · Bartlett, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bartlett High School (2,782 students)
Bon Lin Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bon Lin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,782 students
- Elmore Park Mi 777
Elmore Park Middle School
777 students
- Altruria Eleme 730
Altruria Elementary
730 students
- Oak Elementary 711
Oak Elementary
711 students
- Bon Lin Elemen 708
Bon Lin Elementary School
708 students
- This school 677
Bon Lin Middle School
677 students
What this shows Bon Lin Middle School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bon Lin Middle School compares
Bon Lin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Bon Lin Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartlett reports $11,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bon Lin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmore Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altruria Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bon Lin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bon Lin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bartlett
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bon Lin Middle School
How many students attend Bon Lin Middle School?
Bon Lin Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bartlett, TN. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Lin Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Lin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bon Lin Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Bartlett, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Lin Middle School?
Bon Lin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bon Lin Middle School rank among middle schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Lin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bartlett, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bartlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartlett?
Besides Bon Lin Middle School, Bartlett also operates Bartlett High School (2,782 students), Elmore Park Middle School (777 students), and Altruria Elementary (730 students). See the Bartlett district page for the complete list.